What We Study

NIEHS intramural scientists have defined descriptive terms of particular relevance to their own research, and have ranked those terms accordingly. This search feature obtains best-matches with the terms you choose, and shows an overall score based on the scientific rankings.

Research

NIEHS research uses state-of-the-art science and technology to investigate the interplay between environmental exposures, human biology, genetics, and common diseases to help prevent disease and improve human health.

Environmental Stewardship

Research Highlights

The vision of the NIEHS is to use environmental health sciences to understand human disease and improve human health. Use the search box to see research highlights from NIEHS scientists since its founding in 1966.

About NIEHS

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is expanding and accelerating its contributions to scientific knowledge of human health and the environment, and to the health and well-being of people everywhere.

The National Priorities List Superfund Footprint: Site, Population, and Environmental Characteristics Mapper helps researchers, regulators, and the general public better visualize and understand the characteristics of vulnerable populations, built and natural features, and environmental exposures near National Priorities List Superfund sites. The report highlighted the tool’s application for hazardous waste research and communities concerned about Superfund sites.

In addition to featuring the tool, the Columbia SRP Research translation Core leader, Sandra Baptista, was a contributing author to the new report.

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The NIEHS identifies Global Environmental Health (GEH) as a part of its strategic themes, recognizing that because environmental health problems cross national boundaries, conducting studies around the world benefits not just those in areas being studied, but all people who suffer from the same or related environmental health problems.